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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,217.20, 328,825.80 and 144,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,217.20, 328,825.80 and 144,421.80 is: 216,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,217.20 : 328,825.80 = 144,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,217.20/328,825.80 = 144,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,217.20x = 328,825.80 × 144,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,217.20x = 47,489,613,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489,613,922.44/219,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,632.70

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